Motorola Moto X
#5142
Samsung Galaxy Note I717
#5156Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto X
Samsung Galaxy Note I717
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.342.1
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.455.4
Summary
- The Motorola Moto X features a compact build with a 4.7-inch AMOLED display at 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a sharper pixel density of approximately 312 ppi compared to the Samsung Galaxy Note I717's larger 5.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels and lower pixel density of around 285 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Moto X is powered by a Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset with a dual-core 1.7 GHz CPU, offering better processing capabilities than the Note I717's Snapdragon S3 with a dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU.
- The Moto X has a 10 MP rear camera, outperforming the Note I717's 8 MP camera, while both devices record video at 1080p.
- The Moto X's battery capacity is 2200 mAh, which is less than the Note I717's 2500 mAh, potentially affecting longevity.
- Both phones run different Android versions, with the Moto X starting at Android 4.2.2 and the Note I717 at Android 2.3, indicating a more modern software experience on the Moto X.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto X
Samsung Galaxy Note I717
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
Versions: XT1052 (Europe); XT1058 (AT&T); XT1053 (T-Mobile); XT1056 (Sprint); XT1060 (Verizon); XT1055 (U.S. Cellular)
For AT&TAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Note 4G, Samsung SGH-I717, Samsung Galaxy Note LTE
Display
Size
4.7"
5.3"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~285 ppi density)
PPI
720
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960DT Snapdragon S4 Pro
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 320
Adreno 220
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
10 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
10 MP, f/2.4, 30mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.4µm, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
129.3 x 65.3 x 10.4 mm (5.09 x 2.57 x 0.41 in)
146.8 x 83 x 9.7 mm (5.78 x 3.27 x 0.38 in)
Weight
130 g
178 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White (front panel), 18 color options (back panel)
Carbon Blue, Ceramic White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), TouchWiz UI
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), TouchWiz UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes